If you are doing research and find important information, it is convenient to take a quick screenshot of the screen on the spot so that you can review it later or compare it with other information. You can easily take screenshots on your iPad, just like on your iPhone or smartphone. The iPad has a large screen, so it can display a large amount of information. In this article, we will show you how to take screenshots on your iPad and what to do if you have a problem.
Now let's see how to take a screenshot. The shooting method differs slightly depending on whether or not the home button is installed.
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The 11-inch iPad Pro, the 3rd and later 12.9-inch iPad Pro, and the 4th generation iPad Air do not have a home button.
For models without a home button, press the top button and the volume up button at the same time and release immediately, and the thumbnail of the screenshot you took will be displayed in the lower left corner of the screen for a while. Wait for it to disappear or swipe left to save the screenshot. You can also edit on the spot by tapping it to open it.
In the current model, the so-called MUJI iPad and iPad mini are equipped with a home button.
For models with a home button, press the top button and home button at the same time and release immediately. Then the thumbnail screen will be displayed in the lower left corner for a while. After that, you can save the screenshot by waiting or swiping until the thumbnail disappears, just like the model without the home button.
Taking screenshots is really easy with Apple Pencil.
To operate, simply swipe up from the bottom left or bottom right of the screen with Apple Pencil (left image). What's more, it immediately becomes an editing screen where you can add text, figures, handwritten characters, etc., and you can edit it with Apple Pencil as it is. To save, tap "Done" on the upper left (right image).
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When you take a screenshot with Apple Pencil, you will automatically be taken to the edit screen. As mentioned above, when you take a screenshot using the button, tap the displayed thumbnail to move to the edit screen.
In the screenshot editing screen, you can specify the range to save by moving the eight handles at the boundary. This is useful when you want to save only a part of the screen.
The destination of the screenshot taken with the iPad is saved in "Album"> "Screenshot" of the "Photos" app.
You can also take screenshots of your iPad using the "Assistive Touch" feature, which allows you to display a home button on your screen.
First, select "Accessibility" from "Settings" and tap "Touch" (* Depending on the model, "Settings" → "General" → "Accessibility"). When you tap "Assistive Touch" to turn it on, a white circle button will appear on the screen.
Next, set the screenshot. Similarly, go to "Accessibility" from "General" in "Settings" and tap "Assistive Touch". You can set actions for "single tap", "double tap", and "long press" from the "custom action" item, so set "screenshot" to your liking.
If you take a screenshot while Safari is running on your iPad, you can not only take what you see on the screen, but also save the entire web page as a single PDF file.
Take a screenshot, open the edit screen, and in the tab at the top, tap "Full Page" to switch to a screenshot of the entire web page. You can also see which part is currently displayed in the guide on the right side of the screen.
Screenshots of iPad can also be taken as videos by using the function called "Screen recording". The screen recording function is hidden in the initial state, so let's change the setting first.
Launch the "Settings" app and tap "+" in "Screen Recording" in the "Add Control" section of "Control Center" (left image). This will add a button to the control center, so prepare for shooting, open the control center, and tap the "Screen recording" button (right image). The videos you take are saved in the "Photos" app, just like screenshots.
In addition, some apps prohibit taking screenshots from the viewpoint of content protection.
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If you can't take a screenshot, try restarting your iPad first. You may not be able to take screenshots if your iPad OS is out of date or if your storage is low. If pressing the buttons at the same time does not work, it is easier to press the top button a little earlier.
Some apps prohibit taking screenshots from the viewpoint of content protection. If you can shoot with other apps but not with a specific app, this situation is possible.
Screenshots can be used in various ways, such as as a memo, or as an explanation of how to operate. You can also use the Apple Pencil to mark up your screen by hand. If you also use video saving by screen recording, the usage will be further expanded. Make good use of screenshots to make your iPad even more convenient.
* Data is from the editorial department as of mid-June 2021. * Although every effort has been made to ensure the information, we do not guarantee the completeness or accuracy of the content. * Please use and operate the product at your own risk.
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